About Us
Education is Our Business
The Florida Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable corporation, which serves as a Direct Support Organization to the
Florida Department of Education. The Foundation, in promoting and furthering educational goals, receives, holds, invests and administers charitable resources and makes expenditures to or for the benefit of public pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education in Florida. The Foundation’s Board of Directors, comprised of Florida business leaders, develops programs and fosters community involvement and business partnerships to enhance educational excellence in Florida’s public schools.
Governance
The Commissioner of Education appoints the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors. Together with business partners, they play a significant role in the development of Florida as a major educational state.
Students, schools, teachers and communities will be able to benefit from the involvement of the Directors. Members’ ideas, advice and support, as well as their leadership, advocacy and financial resources will serve to advance education reform and the mission of the Governor.
Our Goals
To foster meaningful business involvement in schools by:
- Providing funding for innovative and effective instruction and for scientifically based reading research;
- Increasing direct participation of the business community in Pre-K through 12th grade education;
- Increasing the number of successful local programs and projects dedicated to improving student achievement;
- Encouraging every student to be prepared to make informed, appropriate educational and vocational choices; and
- Promoting effective education practices.
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